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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,081 and 189,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,081 and 189,007 is: 292,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,081 : 189,007 = 189,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,081/189,007 = 189,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,081x = 189,007 × 189,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,081x = 35,723,646,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,723,646,049/122,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,622.49

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